They do not close accounts that have pending transactions on them as they have to pay any amounts authorized to the merchants. They will allow you to withdraw any "available balances" but they do not close the account till all transactions have been settled.
My problem was they did not want to block the card not in my name on my joint account.
Peter: In order to cancel the Debit Card, the Card owner must contact us.
You: she does not have online banking
Peter: Okay.
You: sorry now I posted the card numbers on a public forum on the internet by mistake
You: please block them before they are compromised
Peter: In this case, please ask your wife to call us at 1.800.432.1000. We are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon through Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat - Sun Local time to block the Debit Card immediately.
Peter: However, I am placing block on two Debit Cards.
You: she is not available on the phone
You: but I had the number and I posted it by accident
Peter: May I know in which website you have provided the Card number?
Peter: Are you still with me? Please respond so I can leave this chat window open to answer any questions for you.
You: I was trying to edit it
You:
https://gfy.com/showthread.php?t=1048069
Peter: Okay.
Peter: I have successfully blocked your two Debit Cards.
You: did you see the link ?
Peter: Also, I have blocked your wife's Debit Card too.